I’m Joseph Edwards, an editor and graduate filmmaker specialising in editing for YouTube, student films, documentaries and music videos. I enjoy fast, character-driven storytelling, strong pacing, and sound that supports the emotion of the piece. Currently employed in events and weddings, I’m actively seeking industry work experience to progress my career. I’m reliable under pressure, collaborative on set and in post, and focused on producing work to a high professional standard.

Joseph Edwards

I’m Joseph Edwards, an editor and graduate filmmaker specialising in editing for YouTube, student films, documentaries and music videos. I enjoy fast, character-driven storytelling, strong pacing, and sound that supports the emotion of the piece. Currently employed in events and weddings, I’m actively seeking industry work experience to progress my career. I’m reliable under pressure, collaborative on set and in post, and focused on producing work to a high professional standard.

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I’m Joseph Edwards, an editor and graduate filmmaker specialising in editing for YouTube, student films, documentaries and music videos. I enjoy fast, character-driven storytelling, strong pacing, and sound that supports the emotion of the piece.

Currently employed in events and weddings, I’m actively seeking industry work experience to progress my career. I’m reliable under pressure, collaborative on set and in post, and focused on producing work to a high professional standard.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Director and Editor at Dixons Academy Trust (Dixons Fazakerley and Croxteth Academies)
March 25, 2025 - March 26, 2025
Produced promotional video content for two academies, including tours and student-led interviews for Year 5 pupils. The videos helped showcase refurbishments and rebranding improvements made by the trust, communicating the schools’ new direction through student perspectives and polished post-production.
Freelance Video Editor (YouTube and short-form edits) at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Edited a range of YouTube content including comedic timing, pacing, and engaging structure. Portfolio examples include edits for “RaccoNLandphyl” (including “Racco’s YouTube Debut” and “The Official Pokémon Hugability Tier List (GEN 3)”) plus other personal and project work such as “Watch this if you like Old Cartoons”.
Student Filmmaker at Manchester Metropolitan University – Student Projects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
During university, I gained 3 years of non-stop video production experience, learning skills such as hiring paid clients, gaining filming permissions at locations, renting and using equipment such as Black Magic cameras and audio kits, speaking to and attending lectures led by industry professionals, collaborating with creatives in other fields and much more. My chosen specialist pathway is editing, however I have ambitions to further progress and have experience producing.

Education

BTEC Extended Diploma in Film and TV Production at Trafford College Altrincham
September 11, 2020 - July 5, 2022
Grade: D*DD. 2 Years introduction to the TV/Film industry.
Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking (2:1) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Grade: 2:1
BTEC Extended Diploma in Film and TV Production
September 11, 2020 - July 5, 2022
Grade: D*DD
GCSE in Media Studies (Grade 8)
January 11, 2020 - January 3, 2026
DaVinci Resolve workshop training (limited experience)
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026
Drivers License
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services